Explanation:
Across the same period, metals have lower ionization energies than non-metals due to lower nuclear charges with the same number of shells (shielding effect).

Explanation:
Neither material is electrically conductive. Diamond has no delocalized electrons, while the delocalized electrons in buckminsterfullerene are confined within the molecule. There is no extended lattice of bonds through which the electrons can move in response to an applied potential difference. Diamond is a hard material; a large force is required to break the strong covalent bonds between atoms.

Buckminsterfullerene, however, is soft, as only a small force is needed to overcome the weak intermolecular (London / dispersion) forces between molecules.

This question is moderately difficult, as the student must recall multiple features of the two carbon allotropes or deduce their physical properties from the diagrams given.

Explanation:
Strontium is in group 2 and so forms Sr2+ ions. The formula of the sulfide ion is S2− as sulfur is in group 16. For the positive and negative charges to cancel out, one of each ion is required.

Explanation:
All statements are correct, but only D is a reason for solubility in water

Explanation:
SiO2 has a giant covalent structure where each Si atom is singly bonded to four oxygen atoms (while maintaining a Si

ratio of 1:2).
As there are four electron domains around each silicon atom, the structure has a tetrahedral arrangement. SiO2 is held together by strong covalent bonds requiring a large amount of energy to overcome, resulting in a high melting point.
The strong bonds, together with the fact that there are no charged particles present, lead to insolubility in polar solvents such as water.

Explanation:
Non-metal elements bond to each other covalently. Ca3N2CaX3NX2 is made up of a metal and a nonmetal (with a large difference in electronegativity) and has ionic bonding.

Explanation:
Atom 1 has four electron domains and so a tetrahedral shape (109.5$°$).
Atom 2 has three electron domains and so a trigonal planar shape (120$°$).
Atom 3 has four electron domains of which one is a lone pair giving it a trigonal pyramidal shape (107$°$).

Explanation:
To answer this question, the student must apply the data to the van Arkel-Ketelaar triangle to determine the type of bonding present in the molecule.

The bonding triangle analysis shows that the material is an ionic compound. Therefore, characteristic properties include that it is a crystalline lattice with a high melting point.

This question is categorized as easy since the student only needs to apply the data to Section 17 of the data booklet and then recall the basic properties of matter.

Explanation:

Lithium is in group 1 and so forms Li+ ions. The formula of the nitride ion is N3−as nitrogen is in group 15. For the positive and negative charges to cancel out, three Li+ ions are needed for each N3− ion.

Explanation:
NH3 has all of the bonds/forces named above, but its high boiling point is due to the presence of hydrogen bonds which are the strongest intermolecular forces. Hydrogen bonding is possible due to the presence of N−H bonds.

Explanation:
Simple molecular covalent structures cannot conduct electricity due to an absence of charged particles. $\mathrm{NaCl}$ is an ionic compound that has ions that are free to move when in a molten state.

Explanation:
There is no polyatomic ion with the formula of CO4 ^2−. The correct formula for the carbonate ion is CO3^2−. The formulas and charges of the other ions are correct.

Explanation:
Fluorine is the most electronegative element on the periodic table. Therefore, the greatest difference in electronegativity between $\mathrm{C}$ and $\mathrm{F}$ results in the most polar bond.

Explanation:
There is a non-bonding (lone) pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom and three on each chlorine. There are three N−Cl bonding pairs of electrons. Only the outermost electrons are shown for each element

Explanation:
Magnesium has two electrons in its outermost shell and loses both to achieve a full outer shell (Mg^2+). Fluorine has seven electrons in its outermost shell; it needs one more electron to achieve a full outer shell (F^1−).

Two fluorine atoms are therefore required for each magnesium atom in order to form a neutral ionic compound (where the charges of the positive and negative ions cancel out).

Explanation:
The higher the charge of the ions, the stronger the electrostatic forces of attraction and, therefore, the greater the lattice enthalpy.
The smaller the ion, the greater the charge density and the stronger the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Statement I is incorrect since the smaller the lattice enthalpy, the weaker the electrostatic attraction and the lower the melting point is.

Explanation:
Triple bonds are stronger than double bonds which are in turn stronger than single bonds. The greater the number of shared pairs of electrons, the stronger the bond and the greater the bond enthalpy.

Explanation:
Recall that hydrogen bonds are the strongest intermolecular forces, and London forces are the weakest.

Explanation:
There are three bonding pairs and no lone pairs around the central B atom giving it a trigonal planar shape. As this is symmetrical, there is no net dipole even though the individual bonds are polar. There are only six electrons around the central B atom making it electron deficient (it has not achieved its octet).

Explanation:
Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of metals with other metals or nonmetals.

Explanation:
Volatility refers to the ease at which a substance vaporizes. Ionic bonds are very strong and, therefore, a lot of energy is required to turn ionic compounds into gases.

Polar solvents are able to form electrostatic forces of attraction with ions.

Explanation:
Electrostatic forces of attraction between the positive ions and delocalized electrons (metallic bonds) must be broken for metal to melt. The stronger the metallic bond, the higher the melting point.

Explanation:
Carboxylic acids have hydrogen bonding due to O−H bonds.